The Australian state and territory with the most public holidays in 2025 is the Northern Territory, with 14 public holidays including some part-day holidays. However, for full-day public holidays, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Victoria both have 13 full-day public holidays, making them the highest count for full days off. South Australia also has 13 (12 full days plus 2 part-day holidays). Queensland and New South Wales have fewer, with around 11 to 11.5 holidays. Tasmania has 12 public holidays including some part-day holidays. Summary:
- Northern Territory: 14 public holidays (including part-days)
- Australian Capital Territory (ACT): 13 full-day public holidays
- Victoria: 13 full-day public holidays
- South Australia: 13 total (12 full days + 2 part days)
- Tasmania: 12 total (11 full + 2 part days)
- Queensland: 11.5 total (11 full + 0.5 part day)
- New South Wales: 11 full-day public holidays
- Western Australia: 11 public holidays
Thus, Victoria and the ACT share the highest number of full-day public holidays, with the Northern Territory having the most total including part- days, as of 2025.
